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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 449.44, 620.44 and 302.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 449.44, 620.44 and 302.18 is: 417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    449.44 : 620.44 = 302.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    449.44/620.44 = 302.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    449.44x = 620.44 × 302.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    449.44x = 187,484.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,484.56/449.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.15

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